[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATIONS TO ELVIRA GRATTAGLIANO

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                       HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 1996

  Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay recognition to a 
great American citizen who will turn 96 years old on January 1, 1997. 
Now living in Bergen County, NJ, Elvira Schettino Grattagliano moved to 
America 85 years go at age 11 from a small town near Naples, Italy, 
called Castela Mare Di Stabia. Ms. Grattagliano exemplifies a role 
model citizen. She is always involved in her surrounding community, and 
continues to hold a deep interest in community affairs and the 
Government. During World War II, Ms. Grattagliano became very involved 
with the Red Cross program while her son Harry served under General 
Patton, and her other son, Dominick served under General MacArthur.
  This leads me to her biggest love; her family. Rocco Grattagliano and 
Elvira were married on December 27, 1920. They were blessed with three 
children Harry, Pauline, who is deceased, and Dominick. As a wife and 
homemaker, Ms. Grattagliano dedicated her life to her 3 children, 6 
grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
  Once her children had grown, Ms. Grattagliano went into business as 
the owner and operator of a grocery and vegetable market in Greenville. 
Once again, thank you, to Ms. Grattagliano for all her efforts to make 
her community a better place and I wish her many more happy birthdays 
to come.

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